Question 1

does erythroplakia in the mouth hurt or bleed?

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Typically not: But it can.  If they become eroded, both pain and bleeding can occur.  These can be malignant, so need to be biopsies and excised.

Question 2

i have erythroplakia under my tongue with an ulcer that is to be removed. however my tongue is red on one side with a lesion. i am worried about this?

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YES: Check with your doc or dentist. Do not wait. This may even be cancer! 

have this done with your doc asap. Do not procrastinate. Do not worry as long as you check with your doc asap!

good luck and good sleep

check with your doc and do not procrastinate and do not worry.

Question 3

can 'fisher' be cancerous?

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Fissure?: If you are referring to the familiar anal fiissure, and have been given this diagnosis and your physician is not concerned about cancer, then your illness is likely painful and hard-to-treat but very unlikely to be malignant. Good luck.

Question 4

what is cancer?

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: Cancer happens when cells replicate abnormally and with no control so that the cells can then invade where they should not be. But, at its core, cancer is when cells replicate abnormally and without the usual controls that stop cell replication. One of the signs that it is a cancer is when there is invasion of tissues and when the cells appear at a distant site-this is called metastasis.

Question 5

is lupus cancerous?

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No: Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It is also a serious medical condition, but not cancer.

Question 6

can cancer be cured?

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Yes and no: Cure for cancer depends on the type of cancer, how early it was found, whether or not it has spread to other parts of the body, how early treatment is started, the type of treatments available, how aggressive the tumor is, the skill of the treating physician (oncologist, surgeon, etc.), and the overall health of the patient being treated. Discuss these with your doctor.

Question 7

is lyphoma cancerous?

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Yes: All lymphomas are by definition cancerous. White cells cannot give rise to benign tumors because by their very nature they invade. However, some (not all) lymphomas are famously non-aggressive and many are cured fairly easily nowadays.

Question 8

how is cancer caused?

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Depends: While we are aware of some well established causes of cancer, like cigarettes, there is much that remains a mystery.

Question 9

how does cancer start?

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From Cell Damage: Most cancers start due to acquired damage to normal body cells leading to mutations which lead to abnormal cell growth, increased cell lifespan, and a tendency to spread.

Question 10

diagnosed with cancer?

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One Day At A Time: I don't think there is any more devastating news than hearing the word cancer. A few generalizations: 1-throw away any preconceived notions--everyone's cancer is different 2-knowledge is power: the more (accurate)info you get, the better. Good websites include the american cancer society and the national cancer inst. 3-choose a dr. Who you can communicate with 4-take it 1 day at a time. Good luck.

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